AGRIMA PM is built for high-value markets with excellent red dry quality and superior powdery mildew tolerance. Its strong vigour and spreading canopy ensure robust growth, while long, smooth fruits mature in 90–95 days. With low pungency and uniform quality, AGRIMA PM is the trusted choice for red dry chili growers targeting export profitability.
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|---|---|
| Characters |
First Harvest ~ 50-55 days after sowing Root Shape ~ Long Cylindrical Root Colour ~ Attractive Green Root Length ~ 20 – 24 cm. Root Diameter ~ 4.0 – 5.0 cm Root Weight ~ 350 – 450 gm |
| Sowing Season | As per the Regional Practices and Timings |
| Field Preparation |
For summer squash farming, well prepared land is required. To bring the soil to fine tilth, 2-3 ploughing followed by harrowing is done. Furrow the field at 2m apart to a depth of 15cm. |
| Seed Treatment / Rate / Timing / Chemical | To protect seed from soil borne fungus, treat seed with Carbendazim@2 gram/kg of seed or Thiram@2.5 gram/kg of seed before sowing. |
| Spacing | Sow two seeds per hill at the distance of 45cm. |
| Seed Rate | 5kg/ha |
| Fertilizer Dose with Timing |
• Application of FYM@15tonnes per acre is done before the preparations of bed. • Apply fertilizer dose in the form of nitrogen@40kg/acre (urea@90kg/acre), phosphorus@20kg/acre (SSP@125kg/acre) and Potash@15kg/acre (MOP@25kg/acre) is done. • Apply half dose of Nitrogen and full dose of phosphorus and potash at the time of land preparation and the rest of the half dose of nitrogen is applied as a top dressing after one month of sowing. |
| Weed Control - Chemicals with Doses and Timing | Timely weed removal is very important, need-based hand weeding can be done to ensure a healthy crop. |
| Diseases & Pest Control |
Bacterial wilt: It is caused by Erwinia tracheiphila. It affects the vascular tissues of the plant which result in immediate wilting. Treatment: Spraying of foliar insecticides is done to cure the bacterial wilt. Powdery mildew: The symptoms are appearance of white powdery spots on upper surface of leaves which causes leaf withering. Treatment: Application of carbendazim@2 gram in 1 litre of water will help to cure powdery mildew. It can also be controlled by fungicidal sprays of Chlorothalonil, benomyl or dinocap. Pest Fruit fly: It is a serious pest found in long melon. Females fly lay eggs below epidermis of young fruits. Later on maggots feed on pulp afterward fruits starts rotting and get drop. Treatment: Foliar application of Neem oil @3.0% is given to cure the crop from fruit fly pest. |
| Note | The varietal Characters and Information given here is based on observation recorded at our trial station. Change in place ,season ,cultural practices may result in variation. |
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